Gwangsan Police in Gwangju Hold 'Guidance Review Committee' to Prevent Juvenile Recidivism

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangsan Police Station in Gwangju announced on the 7th that it held the 4th Guidance Review Committee for the protection and support of at-risk youth.

The Women and Youth Division of the Gwangsan Police Station recently conducted the guidance review at Eodeunghol, attended by 12 experts from various fields including internal police committee members, lawyers, youth organizations, and youth psychological counselors.

The guidance review is a deliberative body involving the local community, composed of experts in law, guidance, and youth support.

It is a system that reduces recidivism by removing stigma effects and providing guidance through tailored case handling such as reduced punishment for minor juvenile offenders (crimes punishable by fines under the law), and supports youth in need of economic and psychological assistance with living, legal, treatment, and counseling services.

At the committee meeting, six cases including theft and fraud were reviewed. Each case was examined based on the victim’s intention to punish, the extent of damage, repayment and settlement status, the youth’s psychological state, remorse, and risk of reoffending. The committee comprehensively considered the youth’s growth process and family environment to decide on measures such as completion of guidance programs and summary trial requests.

Chief Choi Byung-gil of the Women and Youth Division stated, "Youth going through turbulent times may unintentionally commit crimes. For minor juvenile offenders who are repaying damages and showing remorse, rather than unconditional punishment, we will enhance trust in law enforcement through firm guidance so that crises can become opportunities for growth."

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